New chapter of Bereaved Parents of the USA, a group to support bereaved parents and their families struggling after the death of a child, meets 7-9 p.m. first Thursday monthly at the Washington Senior Center, 57880 Van Dyke, Washington Township. Dec. 6 meeting includes video and discussion on “Handling the Holidays.” Call 586-770-7746 or 586-336-0864.

Beaumont Health System and its Neuroscience Center of Excellence offer program on low back pain, 6 p.m. Nov. 27, in Administration Building Auditorium at Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak, 3711 W. 13 Mile Road. For details, 248-551-2315 or neuroscience@beaumont.edu.

National Kidney Foundation of Michigan hosts Kidney Ball on Dec. 1, at MGM Grand Detroit. Evening includes cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7:30, auctions, live music and dancing. For ticket information, www.nkfm.org or 800-482-1455.

CARE programs

Free family program by Project FOCUS Support Program by CARE of Southeastern Michigan for ages 6-15 years affected by a loved one’s substance abuse, meetings 6-8 p.m. first Monday monthly through April 8, at First Presbyterian Church, 168 Cass Ave., Mount Clemens. Parents/caregivers encouraged to attend adult support group at same time and place. Pizza and child care (for ages 3-5 years) provided. To register, 586-541-0033 ext. 225 or www.careofsem.com. Also, CARE program on teens and adults concerned about teen substance abuse, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 17, at CARE, 31900 Utica Road, Fraser. Fee $50 per family; lunch included. Registration deadline Nov. 14, call 586-541-2272.

Epilepsy support

The Macomb County Epilepsy Support Group meets 7-9 p.m. third Wednesday monthly at Erin Presbyterian Church, 30000 Gratiot in Roseville. Call 800-377-6226.

Grief Recovery series 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays at The Lake House, 26701 Little Mack south of 11 Mile Road, St. Clair Shores. Workshop includes educational and experiential sessions dealing with concepts of grief and recovery and moving beyond loss. For fee and registration information, www.MiLakeHouse.org or 586-777-7761. Also, crafts programs there open to anyone touched by cancer: Yarn Winders, 1-2:30 p.m. first and third Mondays; Creative Arts: Paper, Stamps & More, same time second and fourth Mondays.